Steiner-Auvard Vaginal Speculum
2.5 lbs. Steiner-Auvard Vaginal Speculum features a shallow half blade at a right angle to the blade, which has a spherical weight. The instrument is used in obstetrics to keep the vaginal canal open to keep the surgeon's hands free during the procedure. The weighted speculum is available in various sizes of blades to accommodate a wide range of cases.
Sternal Needle Holder & Wire Twister
tungsten carbide inserts, 7" (17.8 cm) Sternal Needle Holder and Wire Twister is a multi purpose instrument that can be used in a variety of surgical procedures. Not only is this instrument designed for handling wire and twisting it into place such as in stabilization of graft placement but the same jaws make it well suited for handling a needle. This can be useful in suturing and other manipulations requiring the use of a needle. The tungsten carbide inserts give this instrument strength while the ring handle design allows for ease in manual operation and manipulation.
Stille Osteotome
straight, 8" (20.0 cm)Stille Osteotome is crafted for use in neurosurgical procedures that require cutting or chiseling through bones. This osteotome features a chisel tip that can be used to scrape or sculpt bone. Additionally on the opposite end of the chisel affixed to the handle is a wide blunt end that can be hammered on to drive the chisel into bone. This instrument is available in eleven different widths ranging from 4.0 mm to 25.0 mm making it well suited for use in wide ranging procedures that require small modifications to skull bone or cuts through entire vertebrae.
Stille Pattern Gouge
straight, 8" (20.0 cm) Stille Pattern Gouge is uniquely suited for use in neurosurgical procedures that require cutting and prepping bone. This instrument features a handle that narrows to a slim neck and again widens again to create a funnel type blade. This gouge is prefect for scraping or scooping bone or even in creating holes in the bone itself. The curvature of the blade makes it well contoured to bone and facilitates the cutting process. Additionally this instrument is available six widths: 8.0 mm, 10.0 mm, 12.0 mm, 15.0 mm, 20.0 mm and 25.0 mm making it highly versatile and useful in a wide variety of surgical scenarios.
Stille Plaster Shears
Stille-Plaster Shears are ideally suited for use in removal of plaster casts. These types of casts are used post-operative to set bone into the optimal position for quickest and most effective healing. When it comes time to remove these casts specializes equipment is required that is designed to be used with such material. These shears feature rounded handles that make it comfortable and easy to grip and manipulate manually. This instrument is available in three lengths 9", 10.25" and 15" making it suitable for removing casts of a variety of different sizes.
Stille Style Chisels
straight, 8" (20.0 cm) Stille Style Chisels are designed for use in a wide array of surgical procedures that require manipulating of bone including cutting, scraping, and carving bone. This chisel features a hexagonal handle that is makes it easy to grip and maneuver with reduced slipping. The unique design of this chisel features a blade that widens as it comes to the sharp edge making it effective at distributing force. This chisel is made with a straight profile and in 10.0 mm, 14.0 mm, 18.0 mm and 22.0 mm widths to make it highly versatile and useful in a wide variety of neurosurgical applications.
Sullivan-Style Biopsy Punch
Swan Neck Gouge
9" (23.0 cm) Swan Neck Gouge is an instrument designed for gouging or removing particular sections of bone. Additionally it can also be used as a chisel with increased force applied to it to split bone or to scoop out segments to increase access to the center. A unique feature of this particular gouge is the swan shaped curvature that allows it to access difficult to reach areas without obscuring the surgical field and keeping the handle out the plane of surgery.
Taylor Spinal Retractor
6-3/4" (17.0 cm)Taylor Spinal Retractor is an instrument ideally suited for neurosurgical procedures requiring retraction of the spine. This retractor features a curved hook shape for grasping at the spine and an L-shaped handle that allows optimal control over the pressure and force being applied. This instrument is crafted for use in keeping the surgical field during spinal surgery open and accessible. This instrument is available in two different sizes making it easy to find a piece that is suitable for that specific surgical procedures and any surgeon preference.
Taylor Spinal Retractor Blade
1-1/4" (65.0 mm) wideTaylor Spinal Retractor Blade is a versatile instrument ideal for use in orthopedic neurosurgical procedures. This blade is an interchangeable part that can be affixed to a handle or base that makes it easier to handle. It features a butterfly style nut that allows it to be secured as well as a solid construction for even distribution of pressure during retraction. This instrument can be particularly useful in retraction during spinal procedures such as laminectomies or spinal decompression surgeries. It is available in 3" or 4" depth making it suitable for many different patients and surgical approaches.
Tear-Drop Style Suction Tube
tapered tube, malleable stainless steel Tear Drop Style Suction Tube is an ideal tool for use in almost any operating room and surgical procedure. A clear surgical field is imperative for successful surgical intervention regardless of the procedures but especially when working in such sensitive and delicate areas as in the brain or spinal cord. This suction device features a tapered tube and is made from malleable stainless steel. Additionally it is available in three different lengths 6", 7" and 8" and within each a vast array of sizes making it suitable for any patient need or surgeon preference.
